Mapping the early onset of coronary heart disease in men
Men begin developing coronary heart disease – which can lead to heart attacks – years earlier than women,…
Immune system dysfunction may fuel progressive heart failure after heart attacks
When the heart’s muscle is weakened or injured due to a heart attack, it can make it hard…
Gene therapy targeting connexin 43 shows promise across inherited heart diseases
University of California San Diego-led team has discovered that restoring a key cardiac protein called connexin‑43 in a…
Nearly half of adults now live with heart disease as obesity and diabetes surge
From rising obesity and diabetes to stubborn health inequities, the AHA’s latest statistics reveal why cardiovascular disease remains…
Tracing the decline in American heart disease mortality
Following a five-year upward trend likely impacted by the COVID pandemic, the number of heart disease and stroke…
Scientists discover why patients with chronic kidney disease die of heart problems
Scientists have discovered an answer to the longstanding mystery of why more than half of patients with chronic…
A safer gene-editing tool shows promise for transthyretin amyloidosis treatment
Genetic disorders occur due to alterations in the primary genetic material, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), of an organism. Transthyretin…
Euphorbia neriifolia L. extract protects against cardiomyocyte injury and heart failure
Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. Heart failure (HF) remains a major global health challenge…
ACC/AHA issue new guideline on managing congenital heart disease in adults
Embargoed until 1:00 p.m. CT/2:00 p.m. ET Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 WASHINGTON and DALLAS, Dec. 18, 2025 — The American College…
Difference in kidney function tests predicts health risks
December 16, 2025 At a Glance People with chronic kidney disease faced a higher risk of death and…
Bacterial enzyme linked to heart complications in pneumonia
Pneumonia is a disease that burdens the healthcare system with more that 1.2 million emergency room visits each…
Scientists Just Discovered a Surprising Health Risk of a High-Protein Diet
Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Design elements: Getty Images. EatingWell design. Key Points A new study…